What Does Bloating And General Feeling Of Unwell After Laparoscopy Indicate?

Posted on Wed, 9 Sep 2015

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Question : Since last time i had my laparoscopy done, I've feeling unwell. always bloated and i feel like all the air goes into my lungs. it hurt so bad.

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (15 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Entrapment of gas in abdomen

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear, I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.Please do tell when did you get the laparoscopy done, as recent laparoscopy surgery will cause such problems for few weeks due to entrapment of the carbon dioxide gas ( used in laparoscopy) in abdomen.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Please do get back with the information, if feasible.
Wishing you good health.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Deepti Verma (17 minutes later)

it was done back in 2013

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Laparoscopy unlikely cause

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear, if the laparoscopy was done 2 years ago, then it is unlikely to be the cause of the problems you are having.
I would suggest you to get a CT scan done to assess the cause of the discomfort in the abdomen and lungs.
For bloating, you can take pantoprazole tablets.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Please do get back for further queries.
Wishing you good health.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar